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S.01 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler is currently preparing to start the heating cycle and is warming up the internal fan.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Heating mode fan start-up

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Pro Ecotec Plus Regular installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This code appears when the boiler’s internal computer tells the fan to begin spinning in preparation for a heating cycle. It is a normal part of the ignition process where the fan clears the combustion chamber and ensures a safe flow of air before the gas is lit. If the code stays on screen for a long time, it may suggest the fan is struggling to reach the required speed.

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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